Whether it is spectacular combination of deep canyon scenery and relentless heart-pumping whitewater, or a fun family adventure combined with relaxation and scenery, white water rafting is a good way of spending a day.
Season: June-August.
Two companies in Skagafjörður which is in about 1 hour drive from Akureyri, specialize in white water river rafting:
Viking Rafting
Hafgrímsstaðir
IS-560 Varmahlíð
Phone: (+354) 823 8300
E-mail: info@vikingrafting.com
Website: www.vikingrafting.is
Bakkaflöt Rafting
Bakkaflöt 10 km from Varmahlíð
Phone: (+354) 453 8245 and 899 8245
E-mail: bakkaflot@bakkaflot.is
Website: www.riverrafting.is